Product Design Specialists help turn customer needs and business goals into useful, intuitive digital products. They work across research, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and testing to improve experiences from the first idea through launch and iteration. Browse vetted Product Design Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by company and product, but often include understanding user needs, mapping journeys, creating wireframes and prototypes, developing interface designs, and partnering with product managers and engineers. Specialists may also facilitate usability studies, interpret feedback and product data, maintain design systems, and refine experiences after launch.
Employers commonly look for a portfolio that demonstrates strong problem-solving and end-to-end design work. Relevant skills can include user research, interaction and visual design, prototyping, accessibility, information architecture, and familiarity with design tools such as Figma. Clear communication, collaboration, and the ability to explain design decisions are valuable across teams.
Product Design Specialists contribute to products across technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, media, and other industries. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on a particular platform, customer segment, product area, or stage of the product lifecycle. Titles and responsibilities can differ, so review each listing for its specific scope and requirements.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify Product Design Specialist jobs that match your experience and goals. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details in each listing, and discover roles paying $100,000 or more.
$95K - $115K *
Shape market-driven strategies by translating complex solutions into compelling customer value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive commercial launches and optimize the buyer experience...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform market strategies into impactful growth initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive product launches, enhance customer experiences, and optimize sales tools, ensuring alignment with corpo...
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$95K - $115K *
Shape market-led growth by translating complex solutions into compelling value. Drive commercial launch execution and optimize buyer journeys to increase revenue and market share across a multi-produc...
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$134K - $179K *
Lead a dynamic team in engineering design, ensuring project efficiency and quality from development to closeout while exceeding client expectations and fostering staff growth...
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R&D Manager, Project Management, New Product Development
$93K - $140K *
Champion project execution and governance in Advanced Surgical R&D. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance predictability, manage risks, and drive impactful results in a fast-paced, regulated environm...
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Principal Systems & Product Design Engineer (UAS/Autonomous Systems)
$110K - $130K *
Lead a multi-disciplinary team to design and develop advanced UAS solutions, transforming operational needs into scalable architectures and ensuring successful product execution from concept to produc...
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Physical Design Engineer (Engineer up to Principal Level)
$123K - $250K *
Lead the charge in advanced physical design engineering for ASIC implementations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive high-performance, low-power SoC solutions from synthesis through ta...
4 weeks ago
Physical Design Engineer (Engineer up to Principal Level)
$123K - $250K *
Develop and execute advanced physical design methodologies for high-performance ASICs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design from inception through final tapeout, impacting next-g...
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Physical Design Engineer (Engineer up to Principal Level)
$123K - $250K *
Engage in advanced physical design methodologies for high-performance SoCs and IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading designs from synthesis through final tapeo...
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Senior R&D Technician - Fabrication & Test
$85K - $115K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of prototype development, fabricating and testing next-gen hardware. Collaborate with engineers, mentor technicians, and drive quality standards while supporting cr...
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$120K - $160K *
Transform project delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams in structural evaluations and rehabilitation design. Oversee inspections, assessments, and design compliance while ensuring effective comm...
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$120K - $160K *
Lead multidisciplinary teams in structural evaluations and rehabilitation design, ensuring project alignment and quality. Manage schedules, budgets, and client communications to deliver safe, practica...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion the design of high-quality construction documents while collaborating with project teams. Support junior members, ensure compliance with codes, and enhance drawing efficiency through mentorsh...
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Product Manager, Hardware, Hardware Support, and Supplies
$135K *
Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of hardware and support services for veterinary practices, driving P&L performance, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to e...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform alloy breakthroughs into market-ready products by leading hands-on testing and characterization. Collaborate with engineers and labs to ensure quality and innovation in product development...
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Senior Designer, Interiors, Healthcare
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in innovative interior design solutions, collaborating across disciplines to enhance client experiences. Inspire and mentor teams while driving project excellence and fostering a cultu...
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Specification Program Specialist
$86K - $103K *
Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by leading specification programs that engage architects and engineers. Drive marketing initiatives, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-funct...
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Specification Program Specialist
$86K - $103K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in specification marketing programs. This role focuses on enhancing engagement with architects and engineers, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fo...
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$72K - $111K *
Innovate mechanical designs and enhance production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in Creo to tackle complex challenges and contribute to impactful p...
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$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading analog-mixed signal IC design for advanced AI inference accelerators. Collaborate across teams to develop state-of-the-art solutions, guiding layouts and verifying desig...
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Principal Product Design Engineer - Copper Solutions
$150K - $200K *
Drive innovation as a Principal Engineer, leading the design of cutting-edge connectors and cable harnesses for data storage and telecom systems. Collaborate across teams to transform ideas into marke...
1 week ago
$62K - $156K *
Optimize ASIC designs by specifying, verifying, and testing circuits. Collaborate on system-level architecture, drive solutions to complex challenges, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compli...
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Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Compression Molding)
$95K - $115K *
Reimagine manufacturing processes by leading complex projects in compression molding. Utilize your expertise to enhance systems and mentor engineers, driving innovation in aerospace hardware fabricati...
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$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative powertrain design projects, focusing on packaging, concept development, and assembly layout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality desig...
2 weeks ago
Director - New Construction Design Services
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of architectural design by leading a talented team to deliver innovative new construction projects that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards, ensuring quality and...
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What does a Product Design Specialist do?
A Product Design Specialist designs and improves products by combining user needs with business objectives. The work may include research, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, interface design, usability testing, and collaboration with product and engineering teams.
What skills are important for Product Design Specialist jobs?
Commonly sought skills include user-centered design, interaction and visual design, prototyping, research, accessibility, and design systems. Employers also value a strong portfolio, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
What should I include in a Product Design Specialist portfolio?
Showcase a few relevant projects and explain the problem, your role, the design process, key decisions, collaboration, and results. Include research or testing insights where appropriate, and make clear how your work improved the product or user experience.
Do Product Design Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Some Product Design Specialist roles pay $100,000 or more, depending on factors such as experience, location, industry, and scope. Review individual job listings for compensation information and requirements.
How can I find Product Design Specialist jobs on Ladders?
Browse Product Design Specialist listings on Ladders and review each opportunity’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find roles aligned with your background and goals.